Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course (PTDE) 101 Module - 2: Driver Preparation
Online Classroom Progress Assessment (Value 4 points each)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. (Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer in the blank.)
1. Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
a. check tire tread depth with a penny
b. check for obvious fluid leaks
c. check for physical damage to the vehicle’s body
d. check for objects around the vehicle
2. The head restraint is to prevent whiplash injuries and should be adjusted __________.
a. to the back of the neck
b. just above the ears
c. even with the top of the head
d. depends on drivers height
3. The oil should be changed every __________________________ miles.
a. 1000-2000
b. 3000–5000
c. 7000-9000
d. 10,000–12,000
4. When seated properly, the driver should be at least ________ inches from the steering wheel.
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 14
5. Driving with the hands in the 9 or 8 o’clock and 3 or 4 o’clock position ____________.
a. reduces excessive steering
b. helps protect the driver from airbag injuries
c. improves vehicle stability
d. all of the above
6. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly ________________________.
a. around the stomach
b. across the hips
c. across the thighs
d. depends on seating position
7. The side mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary mirror setting (BGE), which means the driver can see ___________________________________________.
a. the sides of the vehicle
b. the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
c. vehicles behind
d. all of the above
8. The horn should NOT be used to _______________________________________.
a. get the attention of other drivers
b. show anger
c. show position
d. none of the above
9. An airbag _______________________________________________________.
a. automatically inflates in frontal crashes
b. distributes the force of impact more evenly across the body
c. inflates if the collision impact speed is at least 9 mph
d. all of the above
10. Air bags deploy at speeds up to _____________________________ mph.
a. 50
b. 75
c. 120
d. 200
11. When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, ___________________________.
a. you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel
b. the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest
c. your hands should be on the lower half of the
steering wheel
d. all of the above
TRUE/FALSE. (Determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F) and write appropriate T or F in the blank.)
12. When seated properly, the driver’s chin should be above the steering wheel.
13. The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the driver’s face.
14. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.
15. When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in Park.
16. Gears below drive, provide more engine power.
17. The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.
18. When you approach your vehicle, you should look for children or animals playing around the vehicle.
19. To adjust the left side view mirrors correctly using the BGE setting, the driver will need to place his/her head against the left side window.
20. Texas law requires all vehicle occupants to wear a safety belt and children under 8 and less that 4’ 9”to be in a child restraint.
21. When securing the vehicle, a drive should ensure all passengers and animals are out of the vehicle before locking doors.
MATCHING. (Choose that BEST describe the symbols listed below and place the appropriate letter in the blank.)
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Online Classroom Progress Assessment (Value 4 points each)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. (Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer in the blank.)
1. Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when approaching a vehicle?
a. check tire tread depth with a penny
b. check for obvious fluid leaks
c. check for physical damage to the vehicle’s body
d. check for objects around the vehicle
2. The head restraint is to prevent whiplash injuries and should be adjusted __________.
a. to the back of the neck
b. just above the ears
c. even with the top of the head
d. depends on drivers height
3. The oil should be changed every __________________________ miles.
a. 1000-2000
b. 3000–5000
c. 7000-9000
d. 10,000–12,000
4. When seated properly, the driver should be at least ________ inches from the steering wheel.
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 14
5. Driving with the hands in the 9 or 8 o’clock and 3 or 4 o’clock position ____________.
a. reduces excessive steering
b. helps protect the driver from airbag injuries
c. improves vehicle stability
d. all of the above
6. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly ________________________.
a. around the stomach
b. across the hips
c. across the thighs
d. depends on seating position
7. The side mirrors should be adjusted to the contemporary mirror setting (BGE), which means the driver can see ___________________________________________.
a. the sides of the vehicle
b. the vehicles in the lanes beside his/her vehicle
c. vehicles behind
d. all of the above
8. The horn should NOT be used to _______________________________________.
a. get the attention of other drivers
b. show anger
c. show position
d. none of the above
9. An airbag _______________________________________________________.
a. automatically inflates in frontal crashes
b. distributes the force of impact more evenly across the body
c. inflates if the collision impact speed is at least 9 mph
d. all of the above
10. Air bags deploy at speeds up to _____________________________ mph.
a. 50
b. 75
c. 120
d. 200
11. When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, ___________________________.
a. you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel
b. the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest
c. your hands should be on the lower half of the
steering wheel
d. all of the above
TRUE/FALSE. (Determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F) and write appropriate T or F in the blank.)
12. When seated properly, the driver’s chin should be above the steering wheel.
13. The steering wheel should be adjusted upward towards the driver’s face.
14. If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily.
15. When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in Park.
16. Gears below drive, provide more engine power.
17. The turn signal will always cancel after a turn.
18. When you approach your vehicle, you should look for children or animals playing around the vehicle.
19. To adjust the left side view mirrors correctly using the BGE setting, the driver will need to place his/her head against the left side window.
20. Texas law requires all vehicle occupants to wear a safety belt and children under 8 and less that 4’ 9”to be in a child restraint.
21. When securing the vehicle, a drive should ensure all passengers and animals are out of the vehicle before locking doors.
MATCHING. (Choose that BEST describe the symbols listed below and place the appropriate letter in the blank.)
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